Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota 4Runner

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,374 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota 4Runner is 6.2 in shorter (189.5 in vs 183.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 479 lb heavier (4,267 lb vs 3,788 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 479 lb heavier (4,267 lb vs 3,788 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.3 in)
  3. Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 68.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.4 in)
  5. Length: Toyota 4Runner is 6.2 in shorter (189.5 in vs 183.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length189.5 in183.3 in6.2 in
Width72.1 in68.7 in3.4 in
Height71.4 in68.4 in3.0 in
Wheelbase113.8 in105.3 in8.5 in
Curb weight4,267 lb3,788 lb479 lb

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